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MCC requests the ability to use 4X4 pickup trucks (wheeled or tracked), ATV's snowcats, and snowmobiles for primary access to the sites. Heavy equipment including, but not limited to, bulldozers, backhoes, and maintainers will be utilized to maintain roadways to the blower units. MCC may plow snow from the project roads as necessary to access the MD W's during winter months in accordance with Road Use Permit (RUP). Stipulations on snow plowing as defined in the Decision Notice and RUP will be followed. 2003 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES MCC plans to examine the well-bore of GVB 14-05 to determine if this well is suitable for the purpose of using as a monitoring well to monitor the water levels of the sealed 14-16 panel mining district. If this well cannot be used for monitoring purposes due to downhole casing problems, etc., MCC may approach the Forest Service and Colorado Division of Mines and Geology for approval to drill a small bore well (nominal 6" diameter, cased back to 4") for monitoring purposes. MCC will prepare the previous exploration hole {01-23-1) site at the intersection of the 23-03 spur and the West Flatiron Road for the installation of a methane pump and exhauster. A small dozer would be used to strip the topsoil and stockpile for future reclamation. Only the azea needed for the exhauster installation would be stripped, and the exposed area would be prepazed with adequate drainage and sediment control measures. MCC with assist the USFS with their Deep Creek crossing project, supplying labor and equipment within a reasonable limit to complete the project as directed by a USFS representative. MCC completed the work on the Two Ponds area in the Fall of 2002 and requests that the USFS approve this work and provide a letter of indemnification for the completed work in accordance with the USFS' design for this pond. Also, it will be necessary to conduct a timber cruise of the proposed road construction areas previously mentioned on or about May 28~' so that construction may proceed immediately upon completion and approval of the Bird Survey. Due to the unpredictable nature of mining and the unknown conditions that are frequently encountered as mining progresses it is likely that some event will occur that will require adjustments and modifications to this Annual Operating Plan to address these special un-planned issues and developments. ACCIDENTAL IGNITION EMERGENCY PLAN MCC requests that the previous plan to prevent accidental ignitions during any phase of the project, approved by the USFS in 2002 remain in place for 2003. MCC understands that they will be notified by the USFS of any fire restrictions during the field season. 16